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  • Susan D. Johnson

    Apr 2, 2024

    Susan D. Johnson July 5, 1929 ~ March 30, 2024 (age 94) Susan D. Johnson, Mindimooyenh "Old Woman", of the Eagle Clan, age 94, of Ponemah, MN, travelled to the spirit world on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Red Lake, MN. Susan was born on July 5, 1929, in Ponemah, MN. She was a lifelong Ponemah resident. Over the years, Susan worked as a Community Health Aid, the schools in both Ponemah and Red Lake, as well as owning her own daycare. Susan loved attending powwows and was a traditional dancer....

  • Bird flu detected in dairy worker who had contact with infected cattle in Texas

    Apr 2, 2024

    A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, only the second human case in the United States of an illness caused by a highly virulent virus that has recently rampaged through dairy cows in five states, federal and state officials said Monday. The patient, who experienced eye inflammation as the only symptom, was tested for flu late last week, with confirmatory testing performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the weekend. The patient was told to isolate and is...

  • Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 40 years for financial crimes

    Apr 2, 2024

    Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced in federal court on Monday to 40 years in prison for nearly two dozen financial crimes, 13 months after the former lawyer was found guilty of killing his wife and son. Murdaugh, who is already serving two life sentences, pleaded guilty to 22 financial crimes in September. He admitted to laundering at least $6 million from clients he represented in court, according to federal court records. Murdaugh said during his live-streamed murder trial that...

  • Affidavit: Driver on video call, drunk when he caused crash that killed couple

    Apr 2, 2024

    A 32-year-old driver was on a video call and extremely drunk when he set off a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 694 that killed a couple in a car, according to newly filed court documents. Luis E. Tipantuna Quinchiguano, of Minneapolis, remains held in lieu of $500,000 bail after being charged in Ramsey County District Court with four counts of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with the three-vehicle wreck on Feb. 16 in Arden Hills on I-694 near Snelling Avenue. Karin Leigh O'Connor,...

  • Charges: 7 kids left alone when girl waving gun shot 11-year-old boy in the face

    Apr 2, 2024

    Seven children no older than 13 were left alone in a St. Paul apartment, where a girl got ahold of a gun, then shot and critically wounded an 11-year-old boy, according to weapons charges filed Monday. Apartment resident Martinez C. Lloyd, 34, was charged in Ramsey County District Court with two counts, possessing a gun despite being a felon and failing to store a gun out of the reach of a child, in connection with the wounding Friday of Damarjae Lott in an apartment in the 800 block of Pierce Butler Route. Lloyd remains jailed in lieu of...

  • Officials ID man and woman found shot to death in a vehicle in Blaine

    Apr 2, 2024

    Officials on Monday identified the man and woman found shot to death last week in a vehicle in Blaine. Sarah Fay Gordon, 41, and Daniel Joseph Seman, 66, both of Blaine, were found by police around noon Wednesday in a vehicle parked in an area of retail outlets in the 10700 block of NE. Town Square Drive, said Anoka County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Tierney Peters. Peters said in a statement a day later, that "currently, law enforcement is not looking for any suspects, and there is no known threat to the public." These details routinely...

  • Gaza medical officials say Israeli strike kills 4 foreign aid workers, driver after delivering food

    Apr 2, 2024

    DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip - An apparent Israeli airstrike killed four international aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity and their Palestinian driver late Monday, hours after the group brought in a new shipload of food by a maritime route the United States has hoped would be an alternative lifeline for northern Gaza, isolated and pushed to the brink of famine by Israel's offensive. Footage showed the bodies of the five dead at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central Gaza town of...

  • Attorney General's Office secures final guilty pleas in murder of Zaria McKeever

    Apr 2, 2024

    April 1, 2024 (SAINT PAUL) — The Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today secured guilty pleas from the three remaining defendants in the brutal November 8, 2022, murder of Zaria McKeever by securing guilty pleas from the three remaining defendants. As part of a plea agreement with the Attorney General’s Office, Erick Haynes pleaded guilty to one count of 1st-degree murder in Hennepin County District Court. The State’s indictment of Haynes alleged that he sent two juveniles into an apartment with guns to kill Zaria McKee...

  • PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE

    Apr 2, 2024

    On April 1, 2024, at 0740 hours, the Beltrami County Communications Center received multiple 911 calls of a passenger vehicle that had struck a pedestrian on Irvine Avenue near the intersection of Spruce Grove Lane. Beltrami County Deputies, Minnesota State Patrol, and paramedics with Bemidji Ambulance responded to the scene. A twenty-eight-year-old male was located in the west ditch of Irvine Avenue with severe injuries. Bemidji Ambulance paramedics transported the male to an awaiting air-care helicopter where he was flown to Sanford Hospital...

  • DEED Awards $2.2 Million in Redevelopment Funding

    Apr 2, 2024

    St. Paul – Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced more than $2.2 million in land redevelopment funding to eight communities statewide – creating or retaining 91 jobs, collectively increasing local tax bases by $3.1 million and leveraging more than $228.7 million in private investment. The seven grants from DEED's Redevelopment Grant Program and one loan from the Demolition Loan Program are expected to redevelop 20.84 acres and establish 571 units of housing. The Redevelopment Grant Program hel...

  • Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors Must Apply by April 30 for 2024 Season

    Apr 2, 2024

    St. Paul, MN: Those wanting to grow and process hemp in Minnesota in 2024 must apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) by April 30. To date, about 113 people have applied for an MDA license. A license from the MDA is required for individuals and businesses. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024, and a license is valid for the 2024 calendar year. The application can be found on the MDA website. Along with the online form, first-time applicants and authorized representatives need to submit fingerprints...

  • National Indian Child Welfare Association to Host a National Day of Prayer for Native Children on April 9th

    Apr 2, 2024

    n honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, on Tuesday, April 9, the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is hosting a demonstration of support for Native children by joining in a National Day of Prayer for Native children. In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, on Tuesday, April 9, the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is hosting a demonstration of support for Native children by joining in a National Day of Prayer for Native children. This National Day of Prayer coincides with the NICWA’s 42nd A...

  • Red Lake Nation Youth Conference 2024 - P2

    Red Lake Nation Youth Council|Apr 2, 2024

    Red Lake Nation Youth Council: ·Day ONE of the Red Lake Nation Youth Conference was a good one! Thank you to all who were in attendance for being patient with us & the staff while we got things going and organized. Here are just a few pictures from today. The Red Lake Nation Youth Council held their own workshop today, presenting in the workshop - Nyah Neadeau, Kynsie May, Rhianna May, Lowery Stillday, Yasmine Prentice and AriYunah Strong. Tomorrow will be the second and last day of this...

  • "Walk of Remembrance" Walk held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Red Lake - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2024

    A "Walk of Remembrance" Walk was held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Red Lake at 3:30 PM. It was sponsored by 3.21.05 Memorial Fund Project...

  • Fertile-Beltrami shuts down Red Lake in Section 8A Championship game 92-67 at the REA in Thief River Falls - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2024

    Fertile-Beltrami shuts down Red Lake in Section 8A Championship game 92-67 at the REA in Thief River Falls Fertile-Beltrami advances to represent Section 8A in the State Tournament this week FERTILE-BELTRAMI IMPRESSIVE AS THEY BEAT RED LAKE IN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP By KROX Radio The Fertile-Beltrami Falcons played an outstanding all-around game to build a big lead to defeat the Red Lake Warriors in the Section 8A Boys Basketball Championship game, 92-67, on Friday at the Ralph Englestad Arena in...

  • Fertile-Beltrami shuts down Red Lake in Section 8A Championship game 92-67 at the REA in Thief River Falls - P22

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2024

    Fertile-Beltrami shuts down Red Lake in Section 8A Championship game 92-67 at the REA in Thief River Falls Fertile-Beltrami advances to represent Section 8A in the State Tournament this week FERTILE-BELTRAMI IMPRESSIVE AS THEY BEAT RED LAKE IN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP By KROX Radio The Fertile-Beltrami Falcons played an outstanding all-around game to build a big lead to defeat the Red Lake Warriors in the Section 8A Boys Basketball Championship game, 92-67, on Friday at the Ralph Englestad Arena in...

  • Warriors 8A Sub-Section Champions with thrilling 84-79 come-from-behind win over Mahnomen at REA in Thief River Falls - P13

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2024

    Red Lake Youth Sports: Your 8A East Subsection Champions, Red Lake Warriors. What a game. Shout-out to the fans for bringing the energy to fuel the epic comeback. And a huge shout-out to our opponent; the Thunderbirds brought their A-game and played their hearts out, leaving it all on the court. See also: Red Lake comes back from 17 down to claim Section 8A East championship https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/prep/red-lake-comes-back-from-17-down-to-claim-section-8a-east-championship Watch...

  • Warriors move on in Section 8A with 96-88 upset win over Win-E-Mac - P15

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2024

    Warriors move on in Section 8A with 96-88 upset win over Win-E-Mac Will play Mahnomen/Waubunat 7:45 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls Red Lake Youth Sports: Red Lake Warriors get the big win and advance to the east subsection championship game Wednesday against the Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds at 7:45 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls. Shoutout to all the fans who showed up and packed the Ralph. Shoutout to the team, especially our...

  • Warriors advance in Section 8A Tournament with 105-88 win over Bagley - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2024

    Red Lake Youth Sports: Ogichidaag (Red Lake Warriors) get the victory (against the Bagley Flyers) to advance to the Ralph (Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls) this Saturday for a rematch against Win-E-Mac at 5:15 PM. Shoutout to all the fans who packed the stands, and cheered on the team. Gerald Kingbird, Jr. moved into the #3 spot on the (Red Lake) boys all time scoring list tonight with his 29 point performance....

  • Kingbird scores 2000th career point in Red Lake's 115-89 win over Kelliher-Northome on Friday night - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2024

    Red Lake Youth Sports: Ogichidaag get the big win tonight over the Mustang's. Jack Brown led the way with 39 and Gerald Kingbird Jr. finished with 38 points. Kingbird became the 6th Warrior to join the 2,000 point club. Section 8A seeding will be done tomorrow to find out who will come to town on Thursday to begin the tournament. Shoutout to all our fans who packed the house tonight. Red Lake will host Bagley at 7 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in the first round of the Section 8A boys...

  • Warriors on fire in 122-54 win over Badger-Greenbush-Middle River Monday night - P24

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 2, 2024

    Red Lake Youth Sports Varsity boys get the win tonight over the Gators 122-54. Gerald Kingbird, Jr surpassed his Dad in the first half on the warriors all time scoring list, then his sister Gerika early in the second half and finished with 42 points on the night. JB connects from downtown 11 times tonight and finished with 36. Dudley, Jr with a 13 piece and numerous boards, and senior Gordon Thompson, Jr got his first action battling back from ligament injuries and got a bucket, along with Amad...

  • Volunteers needed to advocate for nursing home residents

    Apr 2, 2024

    Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteers honored during National Volunteer Week To coincide with National Volunteer Week in April, Minnesota’s State Ombudsman for Long-Term Care is calling for more volunteers. Long-term care volunteers bring passion and value to their work in nursing care facilities across Minnesota. With training and direction from the Office of the State Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, volunteers champion the office’s mission to empower, educate and advocate for the rights of Minnesotans receiving long-term care services and sup...

  • Absentee Ballot Voting Now Available Monday-Friday - 9 AM - 3 PM

    Absentee Ballot Voting Now Available Monday-Friday - 9 AM - 3 PM Red Lake Nation Government Center (Chief's Room)...

  • Courtney Chavis Appointed Executive Director of Sovereign Equity Fund

    Apr 2, 2024

    [BISMARCK, ND] April 1, 2024 – Courtney Chavis, a Lumbee Tribal member from North Carolina, has been appointed as the first Executive Director at Sovereign Equity Fund (SEF) with a background in philanthropy, community development, and grant management. This appointment comes following her impactful tenure as Grants Manager at the National Congress of American Indians, where she played a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission to enhance the well-being of Native communities. Chavis brings over a decade of experience in p...